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| Scott Number | 1 |
|---|---|
| Date | January 30, 1851 |
| From City | Cleveland |
| From State | OH |
| To City | Paris |
| To State | France |
| Addressee | C. Lorilleux |
| Cert Author | PF |
| Cert # | 149185 |
| Fake | |
| Quantity 1 | 1 |
| Quantity 2 | 0 |
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| Others |
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1851 (Jan. 30) to Paris, France, folded letter bearing 1847 5¢ red brown (1) three margins, in at bottom, tied by blue grid, matching "Cleveland O. Jan 30" (type C3) c.d.s., carried by Cunard Line Canada by British packet, red London (2.24) backstamp, red "Colonies/&cArt 13." accountancy handstamp, red "Angl. Calais" (2.25) with manuscript "30" decimes due rating for the the double French rate, Paris (2.25) arrival backstamp, Very Fine. Estimate $1,000-1,500
Expertization: 1985 P.F. Certificate.
Provenance: Meroni, Sampson.
Illustrated in Brookman, page 77.
Matthew Bennett International Sale 313 Lot 1280
Ashbrook Special Services cover 69 (1952)
Alexander listed as 1/30/51
PF 149185
1 1847 5¢ red brown
ON FOLDED LETTER TO FRANCE WITH BLUE CLEVELAND O. JAN 30 CDS
AND WE ARE OF THE OPINION THAT
It Is A Genuine Usage
Fox sale 424 (Pope, May 4, 1985) lot 147 realized 1500
Christie's sale March 14, 1990 lot 1707
Expertization: 1985 P.F. Certificate.
Provenance: Meroni, Sampson.
Illustrated in Brookman, page 77.
Matthew Bennett International Sale 313 Lot 1280
Ashbrook Special Services cover 69 (1952)
Alexander listed as 1/30/51
PF 149185
1 1847 5¢ red brown
ON FOLDED LETTER TO FRANCE WITH BLUE CLEVELAND O. JAN 30 CDS
AND WE ARE OF THE OPINION THAT
It Is A Genuine Usage
Fox sale 424 (Pope, May 4, 1985) lot 147 realized 1500
Christie's sale March 14, 1990 lot 1707
